baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2397873-A (GB)
Title: Reflector assembly
Inventor: DIAMOND PETER JAMES ANDREW
IPC: F21V7/10
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: A reflector assembly for public lighting comprises a plurality of reflectors arranged about a light source and detachably connected to a support where at least one of the reflectors is differently shaped to at least one other reflector and they can be interchanged on the support. In one embodiment six reflectors 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b (3a and 3b being differently shaped from the other four) are detachably connected to a support 5 and arranged symmetrically about light source 6; interchanging 3a with 4a, and 3b with 4b produces a different reflector configuration (see fig 5).
Patent GB-2412582-A (GB)
Title: A shower and dryer
Inventor: MUTESI SOUVENIR
IPC: A47K3/12
Filed: 2004-04-01
Abstract: A unit comprises a shower and air dryer that dries a person after they have had a shower. Water may flow into the unit via valves 5, when required shower gel may be mixed with the water as it flows through the valves. The warm air may also be directed over the body of the user via the same valves 5. The unit preferably has a chair 6 with belts (7, Fig 2) that is fitted inside the unit. The chair may have an opening in the seat of the chair to allow water to reach the private parts of the user. The shower and drier may have a control unit that allows the user to control the water temperature and use of the shower gel and drier. The unit reduces the risk of slipping and falling for those with restricted mobility and stability.
Patent GB-2407490-A (GB)
Title: Chair with a height adjustable garment hanger
Inventor: LIU DA DUN
IPC: A47C13/00
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: A chair, preferably a wheeled office chair, comprises a garment hanger [600, Figure 1] which is adjustably mounted to a seat back 100 of the chair. The hanger is mounted to a 'U'-shaped frame 620 that is provided with a series of cushioning indentations 6201. The indentations may be engaged by a spring biased plate 6235 that is mounted to the seat back and which is able to maintain the hanger at a desired height. To move the plate 6235 a button 6232 is provided. A butterfly plate 640 and pull resistant block 6204 are also provided on the seat back to restrict the speed at which the 'U'-shaped frame 620 is moved. The chair back is mounted to the seat by an 'L'-shaped fixing frame. The hanger may be received in a groove [1501, Figure 1] provided along a top edge the seat back.
Patent GB-2401817-A (GB)
Title: Percussion hand tool having a tool holder clamped within a guide tube
Inventor: MEIXNER GERHARD
IPC: B25D17/08
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: A hand tool machine, in particular a percussion or drilling hammer, is indicated, comprising a tool holder (10), which has a clamping region for the axially displaceable clamping of the tool (11), and a guide tube (14) for the axial guidance of driving elements (13) acting axially upon the tool (11). In order to achieve an extremely compact design of the tool holder (10) and a short overall axial length of the hand tool machine, the tool holder (10) is accommodated at least by its clamping region in the guide tube (14) and fastened inside the clamping region to the guide tube (14).
Patent GB-2414615-A (GB)
Title: Object detection, scanning and labelling
Inventor: PORTER ROBERT MARK STEFAN
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: The method is for use in a videoconferencing or surveillance system. Also described are methods for enhancing recognition: modifying a pixel by averaging it with the minimum luminance in surrounding pixels; comparing a test region of an image with reference regions for recognition; and comparing images in a set and selecting those which have least similarity with the others.
Patent GB-2415150-A (GB)
Title: An exercise chair
Inventor: BRIDET ADISON ANTHONY
IPC: A63B21/04
Filed: 2004-06-19
Abstract: An exercise chair which has a plurality of attachment points for resilient bands. The user may attach the bands to any of the attachment points according to the type of exercise intended. The high backed seat may be angled to aid the body position. A lap belt may be attached. The chair may be folded flat for storage or transport, and has wheels attached to the back legs (11,fig 5).
Patent GB-2416897-A (GB)
Title: A Remote Monitoring System
Inventor: SINDEN ROGER
IPC: G08B13/00
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a security and communication system, and in particular to a remote monitoring system comprising at least one camera (101) and a detector. The detector may be a motion detector comprising software (102) provided on the camera. The system also comprises a processor, such as remote storage site (109). Images are sent from the camera to the processor when a change is detected by the motion detector. Generally, the image will be sent to the processor via the internet. The processor then sends the image to a mobile device (114) via a mobile telephone network (112). In one embodiment, before sending the image to the mobile device, the processor will convert it into a format compatible with a mobile device.
Patent GB-2404990-A (GB)
Title: A spring device for measuring pushing and pulling forces
Inventor: HUGHES MELVYN
IPC: G01L1/04
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: A device for indicating pushing and pulling forces 10. The device 10 comprising a helical spring 12 having a base end 14 and a free end 16, the free end 16 being movable relative to the base end 14 by compression or extension of the spring 12. The device 10 also comprises a tube 26, the base end 14 of the spring 12 being in contact with a cap 28 on the end of the tube 26. An elongate actuator 18 is operative on the free end 16 of the resilient means 12 and has a plunger 20 at one end and means for attaching loads 22 at the other end. The free end 16 of the spring 12 is movable relative to the base end 14 by pulling on the attaching means or pushing on the plunger of the actuator 18. The force applied is indicated by an indicator 24 which moves with the free end 16. The device is suitable for use in teaching demonstrations and experiments.
Patent GB-2417033-A (GB)
Title: Identification device and method
Inventor: O'KEEFE EOIN SEIORSE
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: An identification device (2) for marking an article, the identification device having a low emmissivity at thermal infrared wavelengths and comprising a plurality of layers including a first layer (14) arranged to be substantially transmissive at thermal infrared wavelengths and substantially absorbing at at least one visible wavelength so as to impart a visible colouration thereto, and a second layer (12) arranged as a specular reflector at thermal infrared wavelengths. A method for marking article, in particular a vehicle with said identification device (2). The first layer (14) may comprise a plurality of polychromatic dyes and the second layer (12) may comprise a metallic reflector selected from at least one of aluminium, chromium, nickel, gold, copper, silver and titanium.
Patent GB-2406670-A (GB)
Title: Allowing access to online information to users of verified citizenship
Inventor: RICHMAN MARK B
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: A method used by an computerized export control system (105) for online information such as documents allows log-on (210) by a user only when the user has a verified citizenship that is recorded and available to the computerized export control system. The computerized export control system records (330) a user entered export control classification number (ECCN) for the new document, when the ECCN matches an ECCN on a recorded list of valid ECCN's. A document is recorded as being commerce restricted when at least one of the following statements is true (705, 710): no export classification control number (ECCN) is recorded for the document, and at least one recorded ECCN is export controlled. The system automatically notifies an Export Control Specialist (365) when a document is submitted that has an export workflow restriction.
Patent GB-2418834-A (GB)
Title: Drinking vessel
Inventor: COMPTON STEPHEN
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2004-10-11
Abstract: A cup for use by young children and people whose mobility is impaired is constructed so that one internal wall surface 32 is arranged at an angle with respect nominally to the vertical which is greater than an opposite internal wall surface 30. To achieve this, the base of the internal surface of the cup is arranged eccentrically with respect to the centre or mid point of the open end of the cup. The internal profile of the cup may be defined by a removeable insert 26. The cup may also have a removeable lid 20 with a drinking spout 22. The insert 26 and lid 20 may be fittable in only one predetermined orientation. The cup may have a through-hole 38 adjacent to the inclined wall portion 32 to serve as a handle.
Patent GB-2422389-A (GB)
Title: Ground engineering apparatus and method
Inventor: DANIELS DAVE
IPC: E02D7/00
Filed: 2005-01-24
Abstract: A method for controlling a ground engineering apparatus including an elongate member for creating a bore at a predetermined location. The method includes receiving (S600) positional information relating to at least one positional information signal received at at least one respective location on the apparatus, processing (S602) the positional information to determine the relative positions of the apparatus and the predetermined location of the bore; and outputting (S604) a control signal for aligning the elongate member with the predetermined location of the bore. A ground engineering apparatus, computer apparatus, drilling rig and piling rig are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2413519-A (GB)
Title: Wallpaper cutting template
Inventor: CHARD ADAM PAUL
IPC: B25H7/04
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: A template 1 for use in cutting an aperture in wallpaper in the region of a switch, socket or similar electrical fitting comprises a plate 3 of a suitable hard material of maximum dimensions larger than the fitting, the plate having a central aperture 9 for receiving any protruding part of the fitting, a rectangular groove 5 in the face of the plate of a smaller size than the fitting, each corner of the rectangular groove having an outwardly extending short groove 7 forming a mitre corner extending to the outside of the fitting. The rear of the template may have guide means such as protrusions or ribs to help locate the template correctly on the fitting. The template may be formed of metal or hard plastics.
Patent GB-2412752-A (GB)
Title: Control system for discriminating transients in a gas turbine engine
Inventor: MURAMATSU HIRONORI
IPC: F02C9/28
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: In the gas-turbine engine control system having a first control inputting the outputs of sensors and controlling supply of fuel to the engine based on at least one of the inputted outputs, the first control channel includes a comparator (change rate threshold block 310a) inputting the outputs generated by the sensors and comparing change rates of the outputs with corresponding threshold values once every predetermined time period, and a transient/steady-state discriminator (transient/steady-state discrimination block 310) discriminating that the engine is in a transient state when the number of the outputs found to be equal to or greater than the corresponding threshold values are equal to or greater than a predetermined value, while discriminating that the engine is in a steady state when the number of times that the outputs are found to be smaller than the threshold values is more than half of number of comparison time. With this, it becomes possible to discriminate whether the engine is in a steady state or in a transient state including acceleration, without being affected by noise or the like.
Patent GB-2425317-A (GB)
Title: A kit for assembling a fence
Inventor: PONTING CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04H17/00
Filed: 2005-04-18
Abstract: A kit for a fence comprises a plurality of elongate members 1 which are assemblable into fence panels 2, end posts 3 and means for mounting a fence panel between two end posts. The mounting means may comprise two end channels 6, each mountable on an end post to receive the two sides of a panel. The end channels preferably comprise elongate slots for mounting to the end posts, the end posts are preferably apertured to receive fasteners therefrom. Top and bottom channels 4, 5 for receiving the top and bottom edges of the panels may be provided in a curved form. The connecting means for assembling the elongate members into panels may interlocking means and may be able to accommodate movement so that the panels are bendable into a curve. The bottom channel may have drainage holes, to which a base panel 28 may be mounted. The base panel may also be attached to the ground by an apertured tab through which a stake may be inserted. At least one end post may be hollow, may comprise a light and a sensor for controlling said light. Also claimed are the end posts, end channels, top or bottom channels, elongate members and base panels.
Patent GB-2425474-A (GB)
Title: Photostable wound dressing materials and methods of production thereof
Inventor: CULLEN BREDA MARY
IPC: A61K31/715
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: A method of preparing an antimicrobial sponge material for medicinal use, comprising the steps of: treating an anionic polysaccharide, which in one embodiment consists essentially of oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC), with a solution of silver salt to produce a complex of the anionic polysaccharide with silver; dispersing said complex in aqueous ascorbic acid to form an acidified dispersion, followed by freeze-drying or solvent-drying the dispersion to form the sponge material. Also provided is a photostabilized antimicrobial sponge material comprising an anionic polysaccharide complexed with silver (I) ions, wherein the sponge material further comprises ascorbate, and the sponge material has a substantially white colour that is substantially stable against discolouration on exposure to light. Also provided is a wound dressing comprising such sponge material, the wound dressing in one embodiment further being sterile and packaged in a microorganism-impermeable container, and the use of ascorbic acid in an antimicrobial material comprising silver (I) salt to stabilize the material against discolouration on exposure to light.
Patent GB-2415521-A (GB)
Title: Creating a trusted environment in a mobile computing platform
Inventor: PROUDLER GRAEME JOHN
IPC: G06F21/57
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: A method for creating a trusted environment within a computing platform comprises the steps, performed at a trusted device 206, of obtaining authorisation information in relation to a mandatory process having a mandatory manner of launch, launching the mandatory process in the mandatory manner if the authorisation information meets an authorisation criterion, and storing the authorisation information for additional authorisation steps. The platform may be a mobile platform, specifically a mobile telephone 100. The mandatory process may comprise a mandatory security function 212 (MSF) such as control of radio communication. The mandatory process may include a mandatory trusted operating system (TOS) arranged to launch a mandatory function. Authorisation information relating to a non-mandatory process may also be obtained and the non-mandatory process launched if this information meets an authorisation criterion. The invention provides secure, authenticated and trusted launch of a mandatory security function.
Patent GB-2426893-A (GB)
Title: Wireless cellular architecture supporting CDMA sectoring
Inventor: RIZVI KHURRAM ALI
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2005-06-02
Abstract: A wireless cellular communications network comprises a base station 330 surrounded by several bridging or relay stations 321-326, each bridging station comprising one or more directional antennas to generate a coverage area lying predominantly outside the circumference defined by the bridging stations. The effect is to form, in operation, an inner zone 310 within the circumference and an outer zone 331-336 beyond the circumference. Mobile stations located in the inner zone communicate directly with the base station whereas mobile stations located in the outer zone communicate indirectly with the base station via a respective bridging station in a two-hop manner. For communications with the outer zone, the base station assigns duplicate CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) spreading codes to mobile stations in different areas of the outer zone served by bridging stations that experience sufficiently low levels of cross-interference (CDMA sectoring), for example, bridging stations that are diametrically opposed within the cell (outer zone areas 1 and 4, 2 and 5, 3 and 6 in fig. 4).
Patent GB-2416035-A (GB)
Title: Brick gauge
Inventor: BEACHAM KEVIN LEE
IPC: G01B3/20
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: The brick gauge includes a tubular base 1 into which is inserted a sliding core 2. The sliding core can be locked by using the locking device 3. The tubular base has fixed guides A and B and the sliding core a fixed guide C to enable the gap and the brick to be measured.
Patent GB-2416813-A (GB)
Title: Bearing assembly formed from high carbon steel
Inventor: CHIDESTER ALAN J
IPC: F16C33/64
Filed: 2005-08-01
Abstract: A roller bearing assembly and a method of forming a rolling bearing assembly. The bearing assembly includes a shell formed from a cold-rolled strip having a carbon content greater than 0.65%. In one aspect of the invention, the circumferential raceway has an as hardened surface hardness of at least 58 HRC without the application of a carburizing treatment to the formed shell. In another aspect of the invention, the cold-rolled strip has a carbon content greater than 0.65% and an ASTM grain size no. of 8 or finer. The circumferential raceway has an average surface roughness Ra less than or equal to 18 microinchs without the application of any finishing process to the formed shell.
Patent GB-2423899-A (GB)
Title: Data protocol and frame structure
Inventor: POPE STEVE LESLIE
IPC: G06F12/10
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: A method of transmitting data according to a data transmission protocol wherein the data is transmitted as a plurality of data frames and each data frame includes an error checking field comprising at least two sub-fields, the data of the first sub-field being formed by a first error checking method performed on data of the frame and the data of the second sub-field being formed by a second error checking method performed on the said data of the frame, the first and second methods being such that the data of the first sub-field has different error checking properties from those of the data of the second sub-field.
Patent GB-2433477-A (GB)
Title: A gearshift finisher assembly
Inventor: TANNER KEVIN
IPC: B60R13/02
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A gearshift finisher assembly comprises a finisher 30 that surrounds a gear selector plate 32 for bridging a gap between the gear selector plate 32 and an adjacent or surrounding vehicle trim panel 28; and a retainer ring 52 including means for attachment to the trim panel 28. The finisher 30 is engaged with the retainer ring 52 for floating movement of the finisher 30 with respect to the retainer 52, for example by engaging formations associated with the finisher 30 and the retainer 52. The finisher 30 may be engaged with the retainer 52 via an intermediate fastener such as a spring clip 54 shaped to engage the finisher 30 and the retainer 52.
Patent GB-2425154-A (GB)
Title: Wave powered turbine
Inventor: CATTO GAVIN
IPC: F03B13/22
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: A turbine for generating energy from water waves. The turbine comprises an anchor 3 fixing the position of the turbine, a support 13 that is coupled to the anchor 3 and to a turbine blade 27, the turbine blade 27 being rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation 17 on the support 13 and an electrical generator 15 coupled to the blade 27. The turbine blade 27 can be cylindrical in shape and designed to operate under the surface of the water by moving with the motion of the waves to generate electricity. A coupling 23 between the support 13 and the anchor 3 may allow the support 13 to be adjusted so as to vary the depth of the turbine blade 27.
Patent GB-2424321-A (GB)
Title: Isolating short circuits
Inventor: VENERUSO ANTHONY FRANK
IPC: H02H7/26
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A system for use in a well comprises fuse F1 or F2 and reverse polarity protection diodes 150A, 150B; between an electrical line 100 and downhole electrical device D1 or D2. A reverse polarity current from source 127 of sufficient magnitude to blow fuse F1, F2 may be used to blow one of the fuses F1, F2 so that, in the event of short circuits SC 1-4 between current source 125 and either electrical device D1, D2 functionality of the other device D1, D2 can be restored. Surface system 25 may comprise a supply (fig 5, 122) for powering devices D1, D2, and reversal of the current polarity may be achieved by a switch 129. Lines 140A, 140B and 140C may connect power source 125 with devices D1, D2 via a connector 130 which may house the fuses and comprise seals to hydraulically isolate devices D1, D2 from each other. Devices D1, D2, may be downhole or well devices and may comprise devices such as pressure, flow or pH measuring apparatus or fluid control valves.
Patent GB-2427906-A (GB)
Title: Control system including two control columns, each with an actuator and mechanically-sprung neutral position system
Inventor: GRANIER ERIC
IPC: B64C13/12
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: The system comprises two control columns 1 mounted on gimbals 2 and each having two degrees of freedom G, P assigned to the controlled members to be moved, with two actuators (e.g. autosynchronous three-phase electric motors 8, 9) applying to their associated control column either a resisting torque or a displacement torque controlled by two control circuits 14, 15. According to the invention, each control column is also provided with a mechanical spring system 6, 7 to spring-load the control column 1 into its neutral position and adapted to provide, in the event of manipulation of the corresponding control column 1, a resisting torque in support of the resisting torque supplied by the associated actuator 8, 9. The spring systems may produce at least 90% of the resisting force. In the event of electrical failure the spring systems continue to provide resistance and neutral return forces. The columns may be dual pitch and roll controls of an aircraft, and controlled according to force/displacement curves (figs 2A,2B) by a control computer 13 (shown in more detail in figs 4 & 5).
Patent GB-2429552-A (GB)
Title: Start/Stop Circuit for a Performance Counter
Inventor: ADKISSON RICHARD
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: A circuit for tracking the number of clock cycles between occurrences of an event of interest is described. The circuit comprises logic (356) for asserting a run signal responsive to a first occurrence of the event of interest; logic (356) for deasserting the run signal responsive to a second occurrence of the event of interest; and logic (354, 208) for incrementing a count value on each clock cycle while the run signal is asserted. Further embodiments of the invention relate to comparing the count value with a shadow (or threshold) value and outputting a less than (minimum) or more than (maximum) signal depending on the result of the compare.